Question 1

Does Akerman LLP sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Akerman LLP has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 62 days.

Question 2

What is the current PERM processing time?

Accepted Answer

The DOL processing time from PERM filing to decision typically ranges from 6 to 18 months. This does not include the prevailing wage determination (1–6 months) or the recruitment period (2–3 months) that happen before filing. For Akerman LLP, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 62 days. See the processing time chart above for year-over-year trends.

Question 3

How long does it take to get a green card through Akerman LLP?

Accepted Answer

The full employer-sponsored green card timeline depends on three stages: PERM labor certification (6–18 months), I-140 petition with USCIS (4–6 months, or 15 days with premium processing), and adjustment of status or consular processing. For applicants from countries with visa backlogs like India and China, the wait for a visa number after I-140 approval can add years. The total process from start to green card typically takes 1–5+ years.

Question 4

What triggers a PERM audit?

Accepted Answer

The DOL may audit a PERM application if certain risk factors are present: layoffs within 6 months of filing, the foreign worker having an ownership interest in the company, job requirements that exceed the norm for the occupation, foreign language requirements, or combination occupations. An audit requires additional documentation but does not mean the case will be denied.

Question 5

What is Akerman LLP's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Akerman LLP has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn). The national average PERM approval rate is approximately 85%. Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2018	3	3	0	0	60
2017	2	1	0	1	136

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Real Estate Associate A-18248-14754	$165,000	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Sep 12, 2018	Nov 19, 2018	68	Certified-Expired
Immigration Associate A-18204-00269	N/A	Miami, FL	Jul 25, 2018	Sep 13, 2018	50	Certified
Corporate Associate Attorney A-18151-81507	N/A	Miami, FL	Jun 15, 2018	Aug 16, 2018	62	Certified
Sr. International Corporate Attorney A-17291-00298	N/A	New York, NY	Oct 23, 2017	Mar 8, 2018	136	Certified-Expired
Sr. International Corporate Attorney A-17268-90811	N/A	New York, NY	Sep 25, 2017	Oct 27, 2017	32	Withdrawn

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